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Stanley Cup predictions: Is Mitch Marner the best value to win Conn Smythe Trophy?
- Mitch Marner leads the playoffs with 21 points and is viewed as the top Conn Smythe contender if Vegas wins the Stanley Cup.
- Vegas is favored to win the Cup, with Marner at +170 to win the Conn Smythe over other Knights players.
- Carolina’s options to challenge Marner include Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis who could join the race with strong performances.
- K’Andre Miller is highlighted as a defenseman who could gain votes if he maintains his current form for Carolina.
- The story emphasizes Marner’s turnaround from Maple Leafs’ playoff disappointments to a potential Conn Smythe nod.
- If Vegas wins the series, Marner’s leadership story could influence voting beyond raw stats.
- The piece notes Carolina’s capable core, including Aho and Jarvis, as potential alternate Smythe contenders.
- Betting context presents specific odds: Marner +170; Knights +130 to win the series.
- The article frames the Conn Smythe race as a market-driven view with multiple contenders on both sides.
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